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Education Recruitment Consultant

Balfor Recruitment Group are currently looking for Education Recruitment Consultants who have experience within an Education background to work with our specialised, friendly team in our head office in Birmingham. You will be appointed with the pleasure of managing and placing our candidates out to work in vacancies from our well-established clients across the wider West Midlands.

Could this be the opportunity you've been waiting for?

What you could be doing:

We are an award-winning recruitment agency based in Birmingham and we aim to make working with us as rewarding as possible. For this reason, there are a range of benefits you can take advantage of. These include:

  • Your objective will be to build on a successful warm temporary recruitment desk with the flexibility to work on permanent vacancies as well
  • Build strong working relationships with key clients via regular client visits
  • Build a strong portfolio of candidates suitable and relevant for key clients
  • Using tools such as LinkedIn, Job boards and other data sources map and source the best talent
  • Conducting detailed candidate interviews either in person or via video phone
  • Evaluating and selecting candidates to progress through the recruitment process
  • You will ensure all candidates are compliant with companywide standards
  • You will work as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced environment

All of our consultants are experienced within the education sector and always strive to provide the best possible service for our candidates.

What are the benefits?

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Market-leading uncapped bonus structure
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Monthly & Quarterly incentives
  • Internal ongoing training
  • External training programme – delivered by market-leading experts
  • A great work-life balance
  • Flexible home working
  • Stunning offices in Brindley Place, Birmingham
  • 25 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Highly supportive management team and an enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking, highly skilled and reliable team with a genuine desire to succeed
  • The opportunity to progress within the company, with a clear structured career path
  • We are a preferred supplier to UK’s largest employers across public, private and voluntary sectors
  • We have more than 25 years’ of experience building strong relationships within the educational and healthcare sectors
  • We are at a multi award winning company and proud of our success story
  • A variety of company and team-based incentives and additional benefits

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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Solihull

£85 - £100 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and resilient EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Solihull. This role is based within the school’s specialist provision resource base, supporting children with a range of special educational needs.

PRU Teaching Assistant

Erdington

£85 - £95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking a resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Erdington on a full-time basis until the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students aged 11–16 with a range of needs including SEMH, ASD, and other complex learning or behavioural challenges. The role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusion and positive behaviour support.

Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Erdington

£95 – £130 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education, a specialist recruiter with over 20 years of experience, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor for a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Erdington. This full-time role involves supporting students with complex needs, including ASC, challenging behaviour, and SEMH difficulties, helping them re-engage with learning in a structured, supportive environment. Experience with non-verbal students and communication tools like PECS is beneficial.

SEN Support Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£95 - £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in a welcoming school in Birmingham. This rewarding position involves providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access a tailored and inclusive learning experience.

SEN Support Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£95 - £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in a welcoming school in Birmingham. This rewarding position involves providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access a tailored and inclusive learning experience.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Atherstone

£80.00 - £100.00 per day

Temporary

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 5–16 in Atherstone (CV9). You will provide 1:1 and small group support for learners with additional needs including ADHD, Autism (ASD), SEMH, Dyslexia, and Learning Difficulties. Roles are available on a flexible basis—day-to-day, part-time, or long-term—within supportive and inclusive school environments. Competitive pay (£80–£110 per day), ongoing training, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference are all included. Apply now to join Balfor Recruitment, a trusted education agency with over 25 years of experience.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Tamworth

£85.00 - £105 per day

Temporary

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support EYFS and KS1 pupils within welcoming Primary Schools in Tamworth. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting small groups and individual learners, and helping deliver engaging lessons at a crucial stage in children’s development. Positions are available on a flexible basis, with competitive pay ranging from £85–£105 per day.

SEN Teacher

Birmingham

£31,000 - £49,000 per annum

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a full-time SEN Teacher for a well-respected Birmingham school. This rewarding role involves teaching students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, delivering personalised support through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Stechford

£85–£95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Stechford, Birmingham. You will work closely with a pupil who has learning difficulties, autism, and speech/language needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop key skills. This role suits a patient, dedicated individual with SEN experience who is passionate about making a difference in a child’s education.

Mental Health Support Worker

Evesham

£13.68 per hour

Temporary

Provide compassionate support to adults with complex needs including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. Deliver person-centred care in residential homes and supported living services across Worcester and Evesham. Use your experience and MAPA training to manage challenging behaviours and promote independence. Work flexibly in full- or part-time roles with opportunities for temporary-to-permanent placement. Enjoy competitive pay, weekly payroll, varied placements, and ongoing training with Balfor Health and Social Care.

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – 1:1 Support

Birmingham

£85 - £100 per day

Full Time

Join a nurturing special needs school in Birmingham as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, with daily pay ranging from £85 to £100. In this rewarding role, you’ll offer personalised support to students with a variety of learning and physical needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence. This opportunity is perfect for caring, patient individuals who are passionate about inclusive education.

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£85–£95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Stechford, Birmingham. You will work closely with a pupil who has learning difficulties, autism, and speech/language needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop key skills. This role suits a patient, dedicated individual with SEN experience who is passionate about making a difference in a child’s education.

Pupil Support Assistant

Birmingham

£85 – £95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, SLD, non-verbal communication, and other learning difficulties.

SEN HLTA

Birmingham

£90 - £95 per day

Full Time

We are seeking a Level 4 HLTA for a full-time, ongoing role in a Special Educational Needs provision in Birmingham, supporting pupils with SLD, MLD, ASD and complex needs. Applicants must have relevant SEN experience, a Level 1 safeguarding certificate, valid photo ID, recent school-based references, and a full DBS on the update service.

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£85 – £95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role at a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to an individual pupil with special educational needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive school environment. You will play a crucial role in promoting both academic progress and personal development.

ASD Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

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SLD Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is looking for a full-time PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Birmingham. You’ll work with pupils with PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs, supporting learning through supervision, sensory activities, and outdoor play.

Challenging Behaviour Support Worker

Birmingham

£12.50 per hour

Temporary

Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Birmingham

£95 – £130 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education, a specialist recruiter with over 20 years of experience, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor for a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Birmingham. This full-time role involves supporting students with complex needs, including ASC, challenging behaviour, and SEMH difficulties, helping them re-engage with learning in a structured, supportive environment. Experience with non-verbal students and communication tools like PECS is beneficial.

SEN Teacher

Birmingham

£180 - £210 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a full-time SEN Teacher for a well-respected Birmingham school. This rewarding role involves teaching students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, delivering personalised support through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.